GMT or Submariner

[Bazil]

Apart from colour, metal type what other factors would make you decide between a GMT or a Submariner if you were to buy one ?
Think I was pretty sold on a Submariner but the dual time zone of a GMT really appeals to me.
What other nuances about either watch would make you decide ?
I also prefer the larger crown on the Sub .. and blue dial ..

[Jagamov]

I think you are answering your own question. Buy the watch that speaks to you. Try them on and you will know.

Or as many will say, "get both"...

I'm partial to the Sub. It speaks to me. I tried a GMT on at the AD. I really liked it, but it wasn't "me" for some reason.

[brandrea]

The Submariner and GMT’s have the same size crown on the six digit references

If you aren’t a professional using them for the intended purposes, to me, it comes down to tracking 2/3 timezones vs. the timing bezel on the sub.

[ExplorerI]

One of each

[1665fan]

Originally Posted by exploreri

one of each

+1

[Tools]

They are different watches for different functions, get the one you will use.

[Alex369]

Originally Posted by Bazil

Apart from colour, metal type what other factors would make you decide between a GMT or a Submariner if you were to buy one ?
Think I was pretty sold on a Submariner but the dual time zone of a GMT really appeals to me.
What other nuances about either watch would make you decide ?
I also prefer the larger crown on the Sub .. and blue dial ..

I can take my GMT to the pool and beach with no issue and when I travel I don't need to reset my watch on the plane...

I can can take my Sub to the pool and beach with no issue, but when I travel I have to reset the watch going to and coming from...

If I could only have one, it would be the GMT, but I have both because I lack good sense and self control...

[2loaded]

Originally Posted by exploreri

one of each

+2

[minute_man]

If you have a serious use for the 2nd time zone, go for the GMT.
Otherwise, Sub is the answer. I always liked the Sub but really had a use for the GMT when I was deciding on my 1st Rolex. So went with the 116710LN. Now I don't need the GMT complication as much, so I'm getting a Sub, eventually...

[Farsh14]

Sub looks nicer IMO. But it’s not a night and day difference to me. I think like some have said if u really need that gmt function then that would be your tiebreaker.

I do think the submariner wins between the two as far as the dial options go

[blatchcorn]

Why not both?

[AlabamaLawyer1988]

Both!

DM

[gmtmister]

Both if possible but if I had to choose , GMT hands down (extra hand down in this case ��)

[kwingy]

Sub is cleaner with the three hands and the less busier bezel but the GMT is just that bit more interesting IMO.

[Dr.Smellody]

Yes. Both.

[Santiago32]

GMT. Especially now where you can source another style bracelet and have two looks (jubilee & oyster) in one watch.

[Sweep swag]

I have both but prefer the glide lock of the sub.


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[Harry-57]

A reference time zone is more useful to me than a diving bezel. Horses for courses. Ideally, I have both and the GMT would come first unless something unmissable cropped up. I like a date too, the absence of which doesn't come into play with a GMT.

[Farsh14]

Originally Posted by Sweep swag

I have both but prefer the glide lock of the sub.


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So true forgot to mention in first reply. Use this feature all the time

[TexEd]

Submariner

[Time Out]

Owning a variation of both models, here are my pro's for each.

GMT - Multi color bezel, Polished Center Links, Multi Time Zone

Sub - Green bezel, glide lock ( which is single handedly the best feature )

[mg18]

Sub is #1 for me, but I love my BLRO as well. I prefer the sub by a very very small margin. I like the brushed bracelet of the sub and the glidelock. The GMT feels a bit more special and wears slightly better though.

You say you like the blue dial of the sub, do you mean the white gold version?

[Kanawha]

Both! GMT for me though because of functionality

[Meyrin]

It would be an easy choice for me: a Submariner (i.e. no date). The GMT is a classic and beautiful Rolex indeed, but I simply have no need for the dual time zone complication. But I admit to being biased, as I own a Submariner!

[Big Tex Rolex]

Limited to one … I would vote for the Submariner … the watch I believe to be the quintessential sports watch / Rolex.

Bias noted … I own 3 Submariners, and 0 GMTs.

[ROLEX*]

Originally Posted by Bazil

Apart from colour, metal type what other factors would make you decide between a GMT or a Submariner if you were to buy one ?
Think I was pretty sold on a Submariner but the dual time zone of a GMT really appeals to me.
What other nuances about either watch would make you decide ?
I also prefer the larger crown on the Sub .. and blue dial ..

Get Daytona when you can’t decide

[S.Explorer]

Apart from the obvious, the GMT is dressier and wears flatter.

[Michael1968]

GMT all day every day and twice on Sunday

[Ollie1982]

Originally Posted by brandrea

The Submariner and GMT’s have the same size crown on the six digit references

If you aren’t a professional using them for the intended purposes, to me, it comes down to tracking 2/3 timezones vs. the timing bezel on the sub.

Exactly this.

You either need to track 3 time zones or will find the timing bezel on the Sub more useful.

Whichever applies here is the watch for you.


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[Ollie1982]

Originally Posted by Time Out

Owning a variation of both models, here are my pro's for each.

GMT - Multi color bezel, Polished Center Links, Multi Time Zone

Sub - Green bezel, glide lock ( which is single handedly the best feature )

Personally, I prefer the time telling feature of my Sub over the glide lock clasp!


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